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Chapter 6. Parts of a Simple Bulb

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What is the main idea of this chapter?

The author wrote “These contact wires cannot be damaged because they allow a constant flow of electricity to the filament of the bulb.”.  What does “constant” mean in this context?

Sabiha wrote “The glass globe, filament, and screw base combine to create an incandescent light bulb.”.  What does “combine” mean in this context?

The author wrote “The glass globe wraps all the parts of the bulb and provides a covering so that nothing can catch fire from the heat from the filament.”.  What does “provides” mean in this context?

What does “incandescent” mean in this chapter?

What does the filament do in Edison’s lightbulb?

Where is the filament located in Edison’s lightbulb?

Were there any words or ideas that you did not understand in this chapter?